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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
9
Nearly one million quarts of imported gin and fancy brandy, 80 proof, seized by the customs service, await legal sale at 1.00 per gallon. Chief Ashworth says stores are full. without buyers the liquor must be destroyed. Purchasers require federal permit. uses for non beverage purposes may qualify.
In northern Mexico near the U. S. border an American aviator is believed dead after a plane wreck twenty miles south of the boundary. The body was found in shifting sands beside the splintered remains of the aircraft. A war office report states the deceased lost his way while the pilot of the machine had regained civilization.
Ole Hanson a former hotelkeeper at 1204 First Ave faced a reckless driving charge. Prosecutor A Batchelor noted Hanson insisted he did not drink while Justice of the Peace C Dalton fined him 50 dollars after Hanson failed to cooperate when asked to turn his face toward the court official. Deputy Sheriff Asa Lee arrested Hanson in April following his bucking and backing car ride toward Profanity Hill.
Riley's motorcycle was stolen weeks ago. An anonymous note with a diagram indicated the vehicle was in the bottom of Union Lake. Police divers recovered the motorcycle from the lake with a note declaring the hidden location.
Ontario wets may challenge the election result after the province voted by a large majority on a dry law proposal. The measure seeks to prohibit importation of intoxicating liquors and could take effect within three months.
In Greenville Piedmont, one sedan per hundred people seems tied to the 100 residents count, while seventeen residents hold savings accounts. The fragmentary note suggests notable vehicle ownership and bank access within a small city or region.
The QM Ocean liner incurs about 3000 dollars in daily docking costs. Crew and maintenance roles are mentioned as ongoing expenses while the ship remains in port.
An evening paper claimed Sun Yat Sen resigned as president of the Chinese republic. Loy Hing, secretary of the Chinese nationalist party Seattle branch, called the report false and said the Chinese World is promoting imperialist propaganda. Goon Dip, the Chinese consul, asked The Star to correct an interpretation about a banquet payment.
London reports that allied leaders move toward a unified approach to Germany as May 1 deadline looms. A weekend conference at Hythe will host Premier Lloyd George and his secretary Sir Philippe. Briand travels with three generals to press Italy and Britain for coordinated military action.
President Harding, returning from a brief New York trip, relaxed at the golf links then spoke at Knights of Pythias hall for its anniversary. He urged that the fraternal values taught by the order could guide nations to end wars.
George Loule a Chinese man was arrested at Seventh Ave and King St by Special Officers N P Anderson and R F Baerman. He faces possession of dope charges after three cocaine packets were found on him.
The U S senate is expected to ratify a Colombian treaty later today by a wide two thirds majority. The pact pays Colombia 25 million dollars and annual installments of 5 million, grants special rights in the Panama canal zone, and paves the way for recognizing Panaman independence and fixing the Colombia Panama boundary.
Zion City Illinois reports Reinforces Zion head Ubibur Voliva remains monarch after election tallies show his ticket swept into power on a blue law platform enforcing anti tobacco compulsory church attendance and anti swearing. Rival church groups labeled as ecclesiastical goathomes face dissolution.
A woman burglar operated in Seattle Tuesday night stealing over $100 in trade checks from Shepard and Dootson at 1272 FE Pike. Entry was by a broken transom and footprints on a lunch counter indicated both a man and a woman as suspects. A. Dawn reported a separate break in at 716 Yealer Way with $3.70 and a gold watch taken.
City employees will not have poll tax deducted from their pay. Comptroller Harry W. Carroll announced the decision after a conference with Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meter on Tuesday.
Ben Corrada, a Pallard High School graduate from Seattle, was elected president of Whitman College W Club, in a campus election.
Chicago reports authorities press ongoing inquiry into Marie Vance's death, the Glencoe girl who died April 5 in Los Angeles. Her father Dr. William W. Vance alleges a romance with Robert S. Lockhart, plans for marriage, a moon bungalow, and a diphtheria verdict. the body was shipped in a sealed copper casket and later exhumed at the father's request. He also says the girl willed her property to Mrs. Flora Doldine of Los Angeles.
Washington April 20 The Postmaster General today announced a conference of presidents and officers of seven unions linked to the postal service to discuss welfare service plans. A welfare director for the department may be named as a result of the meeting.
Police report a fever delirious man fleeing naked through Linden streets at midnight. Officers found the man’s behavior caused by illness after he escaped while being transported to a hospital.
C J Yorenflow of 461 Eighth Ave and TU H Lawrence of 9624 Sixth Ave were arrested Tuesday by the dry squad. Yorenflow confessed to selling 60 quarts of beer and was booked at Central station. officers also found a still and a gallon of moonshine at Lawrence’s location.
The Rev. I. Forrester pastor of the First Advent Christian Church of Seattle for eight years died Monday at his Clarkston home at age 69. Funeral services will be held at the church here at 10 am Thursday.
Minnie Rogers recounts severe 1919 influenza illness and long recovery until taking Tanlac. She reports weight gain of twenty five pounds and restored appetite, strength, and daily activity, crediting Tanlac with her recovery and praising the medicine. Sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores.
Dresses in navy brown gray tan and black for women and misses sizes 16 to 42 offer spring styles with tricot crepe ta f feta and tunic effects. Includes taffeta cant on crepe and splended values with a separate house dress group at 2.98 from a well known firm famed for fit.
A listing shows 200 crepe bloomers priced at 75 cents each. The item appears in a straightforward catalog entry with no accompanying notes or conditions.
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